History of Local Weatherman in Timeline

Local Weatherman is an American indie music band formed in New York City in 2018, fronted by singer-songwriter Fritz Ortman. Their music blends indie rock, indie folk, power pop, emo, and slacker rock. The band is part of the American DIY and independent music scenes, releasing independently produced recordings and actively engaging fans through digital platforms and live shows.

2018: Local Weatherman Begins as Solo Project

In 2018, Local Weatherman started as Fritz Ortman's solo project, with self-recorded music distributed online.

2018: Formation of Local Weatherman

In 2018, Local Weatherman was formed in New York City by Fritz Ortman. The band blends indie rock, indie folk, power pop, emo, and slacker rock elements.

2021: Ford Murphy Joins Local Weatherman

In 2021, guitarist Ford Murphy joined Local Weatherman, expanding the solo project into a full band.

2023: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album and East Coast Tour

In 2023, Local Weatherman released their self-titled debut album, recorded at The Metal Shop in Philadelphia. Following the release, the band toured across the East Coast, Midwest, and Canada.

2024: Profile in The Harvard Crimson

In early 2024, The Harvard Crimson published a profile on Local Weatherman, discussing Fritz Ortman's background and the band's development.

January 16, 2026: "Out of the Vein" Included in 'AP A-sides'

On January 16, 2026, "Out of the Vein" was included in Alternative Press's "AP A-sides: Songs you need to hear" list.

February 2026: "Right One" Appears on College Radio Charts

In February 2026, the song "Right One" first appeared on the College Radio Charts, and the 'Right One' EP also appeared on the North American College & Community Radio Chart (NACC) Top 200 summary chart.

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